toward

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/tɘ.ˈwoːd/ English

Definitions

adjective

Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
Future; to-come.
Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
Promising, likely.

preposition

In the direction of.“She moved toward the door.”
In relation to (someone or something).“What are your feelings toward him?”
For the purpose of attaining (an aim).“I'm saving money toward retirement.”
Located close to; near (a time or place).“Our place is over toward the station.”

Related words

Synonyms

imminent in the offing proximate coming towards achievement achieve around regarding with view about near over approximately facing heading headed

Antonyms

fromward froward

Associated

Rhymes

accord lord overlord abhorred untoward horde reward soared implored chord

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